SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary: Calm, Nurturing Support

Tradewind Recruitment; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible daily supply or longer-term

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Bury is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in primary settings. You'll work alongside class teachers, adapting activities, supporting communication, and promoting positive behaviour to help pupils access the curriculum.

The role offers flexible daily supply or longer-term assignments, with opportunities for CPD and ongoing consultant support from Tradewind, making a positive impact on children’s development in a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in an educational setting.
• Understanding of additional needs and how to support learners.
• Excellent communication with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Ability to stay calm and consistent with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional educational needs
• Work with class teacher to adapt activities
• Encourage communication and independence
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support
• Assist with classroom routines and behaviour management
• Help pupils access the curriculum
• Build trusting relationships with children

Skills

Patience

Strong communication

Nurturing approach

Teamwork with teachers

Education

DBS checked / safeguarding training

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment in Bury is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in primary settings. You'll work alongside class teachers, adapting activities, supporting communication, and promoting positive behaviour to help pupils access the curriculum.

The role offers flexible daily supply or longer-term assignments, with opportunities for CPD and ongoing consultant support from Tradewind, making a positive impact on children’s development in a supportive